US Bridges

Brush Creek RD 115 over Brush CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 3240 T 55 N R 5 W · Structure no. 16269

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Creek RD 115 over Brush CR is a concrete culvert carrying Brush Creek RD 115 over Brush CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrush Creek RD 115
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 3240 T 55 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.51628, -91.42661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brush Creek RD 115 over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush Creek RD 115 over Brush CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Brush Creek RD 115 over Brush CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brush Creek RD 115 over Brush CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Creek RD 115 over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.